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Dec 20,2012
Dec 20,2012
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We were charged £414 in application fees when setting up the tenancy agreement (for 2 people). After 6 months we were told that the landlord no longer wished to let the property and we had to leave, despite being told when we moved in that we could renew after 6 months. We were then told if we wanted to let through them again we would be charged these fees again - the only change in our circumstances was that we had let through them for 6 months! We decided to let through another agent only then to discover that Countrywide charge for providing references to the new agent. The fees are beyond excessive and they are exploiting people at a particularly vulnerable and stressful time. I am completely disgusted with them! We were refused even one months extension of the tenancy, which we would have liked to give us time to find somewhere else. We have been excellent tenants and have given them no reason to treat us in this way.
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Given that is was not our choice to terminate out existing tenancy and we had only been with them 6 months I think that it would have been perfectly reasonable to expect them to make no charge for application/ reference fees on setting up a tenancy with a further property with them. They were not prepared to do this.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Countrywide Residential Lettings
75 Westgate
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1RT
01623 623 190
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Lettings | 0% | 0% | £475 | £895 |
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Sep 23,2016
Sep 23,2016
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Put you through to people who your complaining about. Unprofessional and do not consider the difficult and awkward situation they put a person with autism in....
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Sep 29,2015
Sep 29,2015
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By far the worst company I have ever dealt with in my life. I'm a honest and reliable tenant with a great history. When I first viewed the property it was part-furnished with two beds and a sofa. I asked the agent if these items ...
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Hidden renewal fees that seem to increase year-on-year. I have no idea what these fees are for - other agencies don't charge them. I can guarantee it's not for exceptional customer service!Attached Filesnbsp;
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Hidden renewal fees that seem to increase year-on-year. I have no idea what these fees are for - other agencies don't charge them. I can guarantee it's not for exceptional customer service!
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Dec 28,2012
Dec 28,2012
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This company are deceitful liars & have shown no respect for the terms of The Property Ombudsman to whom I complained about their lack of professionlism & customer service. They deserve to be on the black list of property companies & I can only hope they may improve ...
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Dec 20,2012
Dec 20,2012
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We were charged £414 in application fees when setting up the tenancy agreement (for 2 people). After 6 months we were told that the landlord no longer wished to let the property and we had to leave, despite being told when we moved in that we could renew ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Given that is was not our choice to terminate out existing tenancy and we had only been with them 6 months I think that it would have been perfectly reasonable to expect them to make no charge for application/ reference fees on setting up a tenancy with a further property with them. They were not prepared to do this.Attached Filesnbsp;
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“Complete rip off merchants and fraudsters. Non-existent customer service.Charged ......”
Apr 25,2012
Apr 25,2012
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Complete rip off merchants and fraudsters. Non-existent customer service.
Charged me a fee to renew a tenancy agreement, cashed the cheque and did nothing to provide the service apart from trying to charge my tenant a fee too. Eventually sorted the contract out myself but ...
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Pay me back the renewal fee as requested in a timely manner and as clearly stated as their code of practice!Attached Filesnbsp;
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Apr 23,2012
Apr 23,2012
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STAY AWAY from COUNTRYWIDE PLC and FULFORDS. Ripped off, misinformed, landed with scum as tenants who are encouraged to work the benefits system by Fulfords. Our property has been destroyed, Fulfords have employed cowboys (probably relatives) for erroneous repairs, tenants smoking and doing drugs, Countrywide ...
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I think Countrywide operate in a such a way that their staff can not be bothered to ensure Landlords interests are protected. The bottom line is they want their fees, they get us to pay for legal protection and then ensure their fees are the first thing protected! it is an immoral racket made worse by the benefits and bleeding heart culture of the UK where individuals are encouraged to exploit homeowners and the benefit system so they can remain jobless and live for free. I have encountered no professional pride or integrity in any dealings so it is hopeless to imagine change is possible.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Jan 19,2012
Jan 19,2012
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Please do not use this agency or Frank Innes who acts as the letting agent, just read other reviews and you will see why.
I have a list so long of complaints ,and they have ignored my emails. If anyone has an email or telephone ...
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Responded to my emails sent me information they promised ensured the tenants took meter reading before leaving and about 15 other thingsAttached Filesnbsp;
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Feb 24,2011
Feb 24,2011
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I recently went to view a property to let through Frank Innes which has been recently bought my Countrywide. All went well appointment was booked went along and was shown around by the current tenant who had nothing nice to say about her letting agent ...
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